Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601
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Address :
108 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT, 59601 - Phone (406) 443-0105
- Website https://www.bennysbistro.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual, Trendy, Intimate, Romantic, Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Anthony N.
Meh. Food is mediocre at best. Very pricey for the portions and flavors. If you're sitting down already -- order the shrimp and grits.
(3)Mitch N.
Get there around 130pm, and half the lunch items are gone. The menu outside of that for lunch is very sparse. I had my sandwich, the included potato chips, after waiting some 10min+ minutes of no service.. Paid my bill and left. Perhaps Dinner is better? But for lunch, go elsewhere.
(2)Michaelle Y.
I recently moved here from Seattle and I just don't get what all the hype is about this place. It's stuffy and feels snobby but even worse, their food! And it's so expensive for what little you get! I ordered some bean soup to go. It tasted like old dishwater. It had little to no flavor, was watered down and dried up bits of ham hock that were disgusting! It was a bowl serving size but it was like $9! They added some dried up bread to go with it and thank god they did or I would have starved! If I hadn't ordered it to go, I would definitely said something. Oh, and it took like over 15 minutes to serve me. Ugh! Funny thing is, I work right around the corner from them and I'll order all over town but not from them again! I've also dined inside as well, again, snobby, stuffy, non-impressive and lacking flavor! Never again!!!
(1)J T.
Benny's was recommended to us so we checked out the menu online, decided on an early dinner, and arrived at 5:30. There were two tables filled and while the place was gradually filling in, there was no reason for the slow pace of service. Maybe I'm just used to a fast city pace. We'd been wondering if we'd be underdressed, but it's relatively casual. I mean, there's paper table coverings. We'd heard that this was a fancy-ish place and the prices are a bit higher, but it's fine to come wearing shorts :-) Our waiter stumbled through the night's specials, rambling on and on awkwardly. It felt gimmicky and uncomfortable. The menu had several spelling typos and we were a bit confused by the Beef Blue burger we ordered, which listed bacon as an ingredient, but also stated it was $2 to add bacon. End result, there's no bacon as standard, so add it if you want it. Our waiter brought complimentary focaccia bread that was pretty tasty. I was a bit confused since it was listed on the menu as an appetizer at $2, but apparently they serve a complimentary plate? We ate it all and it actually tasted better without the oil and vinegar masking the flavor of the bread itself. It wasn't overly oily, as focaccia bread can sometimes be, and it took the edge off our hunger. The burgers themselves were delicious and presented beautifully. The blue cheese was crumbled and slowly melting on the patty. I ordered mine without the spicy mayo (which my other half said was more like thousand island) but I think the blue cheese had some kick because my burger definitely had a spicy afterkick. The meat was cooked to my liking and the flavors blended well. The housemade potato bun was good. After living in the bay area, I've been ruined by overpriced food and burgers that cost $15 without any sides, so I was thrilled to find a tasty (if small) salad served with the burger and a small crostini. It would have been nice if the toppings (lettuce and tomato) were a bit more generous, but I was pleasantly full and satisfied at the end of the meal. Our waiter accommodated my other half's request for no dressing on the salad, since it came with vinegairette, and thoughtfully offered another dressing. My honey said the ranch he got instead was excellent. The waiter was super attentive about filling our water glasses, but it took him quite a long time to come get our order after we were seated and given menus, and then it took a while for him to come clear our plates. All in all, it was a fine eating experience, and the burger was delicious.
(3)Alison R.
Wonderful dining experience, friendly staff and amazing creme brûlée! Would certainly go again.
(5)Cathy M.
This is a lovely place. Clean and friendly. I was hoping for a delicious sandwich to take with me, as I was alone and needed to get on the road....my Rubin Panini was such a disappointment! $10 for a very thin (hardly any meat) ho-hum sandwich. For 10.00, I expected Wow! I did get a little bag of tortilla chips with it, but the flavors didn't go together at all. Disappointed. : (
(3)Bradley N.
Yelpsop's Fables "The insouciant iguana" One snowy and slushy sunny afternoon in early November, an iguana walked into a Helena jazz bistro and tapas bar, accompanied by his erstwhile traveling companion, traditional turkey. They were in town on business and needed a light lunch, so they used Yelp to locate Benny's. It was a Wednesday and the bistro was nearly full: people were eating and talking and enjoying their meals with only slightly restrained gusto. Pleased by what they observed, the two seated themselves and waited patiently for their server to arrive. yelp.com/biz_photos/benn… "I think I'll get the tomato soup and Greek salad, with iced tea," said traditional turkey, after studying his menu for a while. 'It's a safe bet. I like these things," and he sat back, ruffled his feathers gently, and smiled. The insouciant iguana shook his head. "A safe bet? It's not Vegas here, it's Helena! I want to live a little. I want something different! I want ... Gypsy soup, French Syrah from Languedoc, and ... cobbler! Yes, cobbler." "Cobbler?' gobbled the turkey derisively. "With Gypsy soup? And Syrah? In Helena? My, you do have a little reptilian brain, don't you! That's just crazy." "I don't care if it's crazy," said the iguana with his trademark nonchalance. "It's what I want." And, lo and behold, there it was on the menu: a soup and cobbler special for under $10, and a glass of red wine from Languedoc for $8. And ... it was cherry cobbler! And the soup had local yams and celery and other vegetables floating in a flavorful broth, and the wine had an appealing mix of fruit, structure, and spice and the cobbler was bursting with big Montana cherries in a soft, pie-like crust and it was delicious ( yelp.com/biz_photos/benn… ). And the traditional turkey picked at his salad, sipped his iced tea, and slurped his tomato cream soup and sighed. "This is just what I expected," he said. And left it at that. "And *this* is just what I wanted," affirmed the iguana. "The jackrabbit under the piano is neat, too." yelp.com/biz_photos/benn… "Oh," said the turkey. "That's a surprise!" "Not really," replied the iguana blithely. "Not at Benny's, it's not." Moral: Adventurous lunches are possible if you don't have a comfort zone to worry about. Seize the moment, but be cool about it. Just like the insouciant iguana.
(5)Sara H.
I love lunch and dinner at Benny's. Always jazzy and delicious. They change up their dinner menu pretty often so the cooks can try new things and so the diners can enjoy a different part of the world. Once I went and it was a 'Night in Germany,' the next time it was a southern dish, all wonderful! It's a little pricey but everything is local so it's worth the extra bucks. You gotta try the Shrimp and Grits on the tapas menu!
(4)Fire B.
Ice tea was very good side salad also good however the 5oz burger for $14 is way overpriced. The open kitchen is nice except when you watch your food die in the window!
(2)Christian E.
I REALLY wanted to enjoy my lunch here. I tried their Southwest Chicken Panini which, by their description, I was very excited about. Unfortunately it was super dry and not particularly tasty. I had trouble getting past the unbelievably dry bread... The promised sauces within the sandwich were minimal and did little to help make the meal a bit more moist. I felt like I was gulping down water just to choke down the sandwich. I would have sent back the meal, but the server never asked how my meal was until it was far too late (and I hate to be THAT guy). Nice staff though. :-/
(2)Ronald A.
I am back in town and this time i stopped in for dinner. i was not disappointed. This was a good dinner. You can choose between a full entree or tapas. I chose tapas and picked an Italian Caesar artichoke and a vegan curry. Both were very good and enough for me to eat. They carry a red wine made from Flathead cherries. i was surprised how good it was and enjoyed it for dinner. This was a red wine made from cherries, rather than grapes. it is hard to find a really good wine on a by the glass menu. This was much better than expected. All in all, i had a very pleasant evening. This is a place to come back to; i have now had a good lunch and a good dinner. As long as I come back to Helena, i will periodically stop in here.
(4)Buzz M.
Absolutely outstanding! On every level. We arrived early for dinner on a Wednesday in February and there wasn't many people. We were able to park right outside the front door and get a table instantly. Due to there being very few customers, we were pampered by our waitress who attended to our every need. I have no idea if it's like this when they're busy but I like to think it is. It's a very warm dining atmosphere with brick walls, and instruments hanging for decorations. The tables are white tablecloth with sheets of bright white paper to protect the cloth underneath. Chair are comfortable.... room temperature was perfect. Very comfortable. I had a wonderful glass of house Cab that was better than most bottles I order. We started by selecting 5 tapas then ordered our entrees which turned out to be way too much food. In my opinion, have the group stick to tapas and possibly a cup of their outstanding tomato soup. It's thick and very good. I didn't try the bread sticks they brought out but the rest of my group gobbled them down. The chicken picatta is wonderful. As is the beef stroganoff. The tuna was delicious as was the squash ravioli. Desesrts are on the small side compared with other restaurants now days and that's perfect as far as I'm concerned. I can't stand over the top HUGE desserts. Carrot cake.... GREAT! Creme Brulee... GREAT! Bathroom? Clean! Put this on your place to visit with a group and just start going through the tapas. Enjoy!
(5)K Z.
Love this restaurant! We think it's clearly the best in Helena. Always interesting (local ingredients too) and delicious. The tomato soup is fantasic, so are the ravioli and scallops, among other items. It's a treat when there is live music (i.e. piano). We've eaten here a lot due to an unusual circumstance and have never been disappointed. Cold smoke caramel sundae is a must. It's the kind of place where the first taste of salad dressing and vinegar for dipping bread even gets your attention.
(5)Kelli S.
The only potential problem is the parking situation. Very limited street parking but some meters and lots within walking distance. The best tomato soup. Ever. Lower prices than I expected. Granted, I was there for lunch, but still.
(5)Susan O.
I wanted to like it but our lunch was mediocre at best. We arrived before 1pm and they were out of the chicken panini - how does that happen? I ordered the tuna salad, it was fine. My daughter ordered a cheese panini, she said it was blah, she had a side of tomato soup which had absolutely no flavor and the madeline it came with was dry and flavorless as well. It was too much money for what we got. We won't be returning.
(2)Andrea F.
I love Benny's. Their iced tea is THE BEST EVER. And the sandwiches are amazing. Their house salad dressing is divine. The only reason I knocked one star off is because I really miss their "build your own" sandwich menu. It was genius, and my favorite sandwich. Now is it gone. Put that back on and I'll bump this up to 5 stars :). Until then, great job Benny's, love ya! :)
(4)Michelle C.
Absolutely amazing tapas selection. If I lived nearby I would be a regular. The petite tuna will change your life!
(5)Lianne S.
At 7:45 pm on a Tuesday night we came in for a dinner after a very long drive and were told they were closed and they were out of food. Even though there were approx 10 people still dining. Even the French would not have been that rude! Zero stars! Bad attitude.
(1)Griz Girl R.
I may be alone in giving Benny's a low rating, but as a person with allergies, I found this restaurant impossible to eat at. I have tried to have lunch there twice, and both times the waitress was visibly annoyed with me and didn't make much effort to help me find something on the menu I could eat. I even had to ask her twice to refill my ice tea. Other people love this place, but if you have allergies or food sensitivities, be warned.
(2)Ernie C.
Super impressed by this place, though I have to admit I have some bias as a good friend of mine is a server here. I used to live in Helena and had had Benny's catering, but never made it into the actual restaurant until this past Thanksgiving. I stopped in the Wednesday evening before Turkey Day. Interior is low key with old jazz instruments (clarinets, saxes, etc) hung on the walls, and an open kitchen facing the dining area. I had the "locavore" special, which was 4 courses for $20, and I believe is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You get to pick a small appetizer, soup or salad, an entree, and dessert. My friend has explained that the restaurant prides itself on using locally source items, but I do wonder a bit about some of the things . . . the appetizer I picked was pan-fried oysters (ocean oysters apparently from Oregon, though the Rocky Mountain variety would have been more local ;) There were two large oysters, that were delicious. The Caesar salad was competent, but didn't blow me away. For my entree I had the beef stroganoff. A bit surprised that there were no egg noodles. Instead, the starchy component was provided by mashed potatoes. The entree was plated interestingly, with a boat-like dish containing the stroganoff, the mashed potatoes sitting in the middle, and set on top of a another plate. While I was originally disappointed not to have egg noodles, the whole dish worked, and by the end I was wanting more potatoes. The beef was tender and the flavors were delicious. For dessert I picked the decadent chocolate or something like that. A small piece of chocolate cake, of the denser variety. The cake by itself was mundane, but the raspberry glaze was fantastic. Not necessarily five star dining, but a nice, sit-down meal, and a bargain for the price. Highly recommend.
(5)Ted O.
I stopped by here on a business trip. My colleagues and I went on the recommendation of our local counterparts, and we couldn't have been happier. Everything was put together with a caring hand and everything tasted incredibly fresh. My veggie soup was some of the best restaurant soup I've had in ages. Good food!
(4)Michelle H.
I ordered some food for take out and I was extremely disappointed. I had eaten there in the past and it was decent but nothing I ordered this time around tasted good at all. I ordered the beef stroganoff and the beef was extremely tough - could barely cut it with a knife and the sauce lacked any flavor or salt. I also ordered the shrimp and grits and all I tasted was butter. I decided to order the market vegetable which was asparagus and they literally gave me 4 little "sticks" of asparagus. It's too bad - I was really looking forward to a good meal and it's so disappointing paying almost $30 worth of food and having nothing taste good. Maybe it was just an off night...I'll give it one more try before I write them off completely.
(2)Mark P.
I've eaten here three times and the food has been very good each time. The effort to use local and in-season ingredients when possible comes out in the fresh taste of the food. I would call some of the dishes "fusion", but not in the cliche'd sense- for example, the curry dishes I had could not be nailed down as an indian or thai-style or whatever, but had fresh ingredients and an excellent balance of flavors.
(4)Jeremy G.
Was in Helena on a business trip and ate here for lunch. Great food! definitely would come here again, hopefully for dinner.
(4)Jennifer R.
I felt a little under dressed going here but the service was wonderful! I had the mushroom lentil burger and a glass of wine. So delicious! I never had anything like the lentil burger in my life and it was amazing! Going back again soon!!
(5)Trish C.
I returned to Benny's with a group of colleagues to sample their lunch fare, but soon discovered that this restaurant has a Dr. Jekyll and Mister Hyde personality disorder. Gone were the knowledgeable and friendly wait staff, replaced by a group that was harried, inattentive, and sloppy (Spilling our drinks on the table). The restaurant was admittedly much busier at lunch than dinner the night before, but that does not explain the cold food our table received, stale bread, and generally unappetizing menu items we received. Surely this food could not have been prepared by the deft hand who crafted my delightful dining experience a mere eighteen hours earlier? I left half of my dish on the plate, as did most of my dining companions and the server did not even ask if we wanted a box to take the food with us. Maybe she knew more than I gave her credit for.
(2)Julia B.
Not great. Tapas are a bit of a joke--they're just mini portions of entrees. All of tapas we ordered lacked flavor, except for the shrimp and grits, which were excellent. Waited 10 minutes to get menus, even though the restaurant was close to empty. Also, they were out of potatoes!!! How is that even possible for a restaurant?
(3)Monica P.
Hands down the best place to eat in Helena. Never had a bad meal here but I love love love the Chicken Pot Pie and the Chicken Wellington. They may not be available since there menu is always local and ever-changing but you are guaranteed to find SOMETHING you will love!
(5)Phil L.
The Applebee's folk won't like this place at all, but if you like good, fresh food that is more than the processed food from a chain, you will like it here. Great ruebens and other sandwiches. The soups are always creative and special. I love their salads, which are fresh and explodes with taste. When you get a chicken sandwich, it is carved off of freshly cooked chickens. The service is friendly and good, but gets a little overwhelmed when the place fills up quickly. My guess is out-of-towners will rate this place high.
(4)Jessica M.
So this place was by no means terrible and I think I see the type of vibe they are going for but I just didn't buy it. The food was OK, but the sandwich I got at the Real Food Deli was far superior. I may give this place another try, since it's so close to my apartment, but probably only if someone else wants to go there.
(2)Blake J.
While visiting a friend in Helena, I stopped here for lunch based on the reviews. I was disappointed. The place was very busy and had several people standing in the doorway. Usually, that is a good sign. Because of the amount of people in the restaurant, the service was a little slow. I ordered the Roast Beast sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup. I was excited that the sandwich was made with local ingredients. I found the sandwich to be bland. The ingredients were fresh and good quality, but they didn't work together. Perhaps the homemade focaccia was the problem. On the other hand, the tomato soup was creamy and flavorful. I did not get the impression that this is a poor quality restaurant. I think I just ordered the wrong sandwich.
(3)Maddy M.
I've been here twice with my family, once for normal dinner and once for tapas night. The food was okay. My meat was a little overdone when we went here the first time (can't remember what the dish was called). I can highly recommend the Chocolate cake- it was very tasty and very rich. The tapas were pretty good, but not as flavorful as I would liked. Benny's is all right overall, but there are better places in town for dinner.
(3)Neil C.
My friend and I were hanging around in Helena for a few hours waiting to catch a flight, so we checked out the lunch options on Yelp. Benny's looked like the best shot, and I'm REALLY pleased we went here. Really fresh, locally-grown food -- nothing pretentious, just delicious. Very friendly service, too! I had the macaroni and cheese (with locally-made goat cheese), which was awesome, and my friend's frittata was delicious as well. Overall, highly recommended. If you're in Helena and looking for a great lunch, check it out.
(5)Norman H.
One of the best restaurants in Montana. Margaret runs a tight ship. Food is local-sourced when possible and dishes are consistently good-to-great. I have never had a bad meal here.
(5)Randy L.
My wife and I enjoyed our 5th anniversary dinner here. The atmosphere was great. There was nice live music. The food was very flavorful. My wife really enjoyed her Chicken Pot Pit, the crust was great. I had the steak which was also great! We will be heading back here again. Would not recommend taking your kids though.
(4)Eric L.
Benny's is a great place for lunch. They have a different, fresh focaccia of the day, home made soups, frittata and yummy desserts. Always friendly, and classy atmosphere makes it a stand out in Helena.
(5)cassidy s.
Good! Prices seem a little high for what it is, (sandwiches are $15), but it's locally sourced and pretty tasty. Their cobbler deserts are pretty sinful too. They have beer and wine which is really nice too.
(4)Mark H.
After having many fine lunches at Benny's, I was very disappointed with my recent visit for dinner a week ago. There was no music despite the fact that I have been assured there would be jazz piano that evening. As for the food, the crêpe appetizer was overly bland. My chicken curry dish was almost tasteless. I have been hoping for a special evening. I was disappointed. In fairness, the lunches have been quite good.
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